CALF Impact Report 2022-23

IMPACT REPORT / 2022-2023

FOUNDATION MESSAGE / JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023

We are proud to present this report highlighting how the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) realized continued progress on strategic priorities and numerous important metrics.

MIKE YOUNG

The report also affirms how CALF further advanced its commitment to make a greater impact on California agriculture by focusing on our mission of “Growing leaders who make a difference” with a commitment to do this with integrity, excellence and respect. Our vision is “Leaders united to strengthen California agriculture and sustainably supply the world.”

Our overall net asset value grew again this year, due to improvements in global equity markets and gains realized on gift pledge commitments.

At the start of the financial year ending June 30, 2023, assets totaled $23.9 million, increasing to $26.6 million by year end, an increase of $2.7 million or 11%. Endowment and other investment accounts started the year at more than $22.7 million and grew to $24.6 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 8%. In addition to this positive balance sheet performance, our P&L results were favorable to budgets on both our top and bottom lines.

DWIGHT FERGUSON

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Thanks to the generosity of our many donors, total income again exceeded $3 million, just as it had in 2022. Expenses of just under $3 million were managed favorably to budget, enabling favorable ordinary income.

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We are proud to share the Salinas-based accounting firm of Bianchi, Kasavan & Pope, LLP has once again issued a clean opinion of our financial reports, which you can view in part in this report and at agleaders.org.

We sincerely thank all of you in the Ag Leadership family — board of directors, alumni, fellows, faculty, donors, other industry friends and staff — for your continued support and engagement. The potential for this foundation and its programs to make a difference and positive impact on families, communities, businesses and ultimately, California agriculture, is as great as it has ever been.

With gratitude, CALF Board Chair Mike Young (35) CALF President and CEO Dwight Ferguson

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FOUNDATION MESSAGE

3-5 STRATEGIC PLANNING / FIVE CRITICAL PRIORITIES 6-11

PROGRAM IMPACT

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ALUMNI MAKING AN IMPACT

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DONOR IMPACT

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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DONORS

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LEADERSHIP LISTS

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Fellow Selection

• Further strengthened the transparent, ever-evolving selection process by providing orientation for phase two and phase three reviewers and interviewers.

• Application and interview questions were updated to better align to CALF’s readiness factors.

• In addition to readiness factors, selection criteria were updated to ensure prospective applicants are aligned with CALF’s values of integrity, excellence and respect.

• Applicants to Class 53 represented 10 of the 11 regions.

• Nine applicants reapplied. A quarter of Class 53 consists of reapply candidates, a testament to CALF’s new focus on aligning applicants who are not immediately selected to a class with alumni ambassadors and encouraging reapplication.

• More than 130 people started an application in phase one — a record!

• Testimonials by members of the outgoing class (51) were shared on social media and in In Touch to help promote Class 53 applications.

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Education and Curriculum

• An executive coaching team, led by Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9), was created for Ag Leadership Program fellows. The three-person team is part of a succession plan to ensure this critical element of the program remains strong.

• Using the Theory of Change model developed by LeAD Labs as a resource, CALF instituted a renewed focus on evaluating fellow development via behavioral changes made before, during and at the end of their fellowship.

• Dr. Erin Gorter (50), Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Dr. Amanda Crump, UC Davis, transitioned into their full core faculty roles.

• Dane White joined as director of education in November 2022, a strong and welcome addition to the staff and CALF Education Team.

• Foundation staff and alumni worked together to plan the Washington, D.C. Educational Exchange Program (D.C. Exchange) for fall 2023 in Regions 6, 7 and 8.

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alumni served on fellow selection committees

25% of Class 53 consists of reapply candidates

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Number of people in the new executive coaching team

DCX

in San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast regions

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Alumni Engagement

• Class 53 prospective applicant events were held in all 11 regions in the state.

• Volunteerism continued to grow, with 65 alumni participating in Class 53 selection committees, 75 in D.C. Exchange and many participating in regional fundraiser and social event committees.

• Fundraisers organized by alumni raised nearly $200,000 for CALF in fiscal year 2022-23, with a new fundraiser added in Region 11.

• Lifelong Leadership Learning (L4) events — including First Fridays webinars, Leaders are Readers Book Club and regional learning events — continued to attract alumni and stakeholders. Many events were led by alumni.

• L4 events were more purposefully tied to knowledge, skills and abilities precepts and connected to the educational scaffolding that occurs with the traditional program, aligned to educational objectives.

• The All Class Reunion was held in April at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. Classes 28 and 42 were recognized during the reunion for their significant contributions to the Go for 500 Challenge.

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• More than 100 eblasts — including the monthly In Touch e-newsletter and event notices — were sent to alumni, fellows and other stakeholders to ensure they were informed about CALF efforts and activities.

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Donated from alumni fundraising events

L4

continues to attract alumni to various events

Marketing and Communications

• Horizons continued to receive positive feedback about design and content, which includes foundation, program and alumni-related articles and updates.

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$200K

• Social media: Combined impressions for social media posts (on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook) totaled 245,000.

• The I grew with Ag Leadership outreach campaign — launched in February 2023 — was featured on CALF’s social media platforms, website, Horizons and select ag industry publications. Alumni share how they grew with Ag Leadership, how the program enabled them to make a greater impact in agriculture and beyond and why they would recommend the program to others in agriculture. It garnered positive reactions and thousands of impressions on social media.

• A comprehensive events section was added to the website to help drive alumni, fellows and other stakeholders to the website.

• To support foundation, alumni, program and development efforts, in-house design and management of social media, print and resource materials (aside from major publications), signage and images were advantageous for efficiency and budget.

245K Social media impressions

100+ Eblasts sent

Financial Strength

• The five-year strategic fundraising plan to raise $13 million is exceeding fundraising goals. To reach $13 million, CALF needed to raise $5.2 million in fiscal year 2022-23. To date, more than $6.3 million has been raised.

• The fiscal year 2022-23 annual appeal — Go for 500 Challenge — was a great success. The foundation received more than 700 unique gifts totaling more than $1.3 million.

• 2022-23 saw 178 first-time donors, 103 donors who gave more than they did the previous year and 70% of those who gave in 2021-22 gave again in 2022-23 — well above the industry average of 45%.

• The diversity of the donor portfolio continues to expand. Nearly a third of donations come from corporations and businesses.

• The Leadership Roundtable grew to 12 members: Almond Board of California, Otis Booth Foundation, J.G. Boswell Foundation, Driscoll’s/ Reiter Affiliated Companies, John and Sheila Lake, Paul Parreira/RPAC, Region 9 Golf Committee, Taylor Fresh Foods, The Zenith Insurance, Western Growers, The Wonderful Company and Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast Committee.

• The 1970 Society was established to provide additional opportunities to designate legacy gifts that benefit the foundation.

• Jodi Litz was hired in May 2023 as development manager, bringing added focus and strategy to building our financial strength.

$6.3M FY 2022-23

Amount raised to date toward the $13 million five-year strategic goal

178 first-time donors

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Program

IMPACT

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CLASS 51 / YEAR TWO SEMINAR RECAPS

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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2022

San Quentin

International Seminar

Criminal justice system, criminology, death penalty, polarized viewpoints and emotional responses, critical thinking skills for complex issues. Included walking tour of San Quentin State Prison which, within its population, houses California’s death row inmates.

Class 51 fellows learned about the impact of the various Balkan wars on the citizens of various countries, including Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. They studied the conditions that led to engaging in the third Balkan War in the 1990s; how differing experiences and leadership styles led to negative and positive outcomes for each country’s citizens; how religion and race influenced territorial battles, war and genocide; and where the outcomes of war continue to impact communities today. The seminar added diversity and leadership lessons to their Ag Leadership experience.

“My biggest takeaway about the San Quentin seminar is how 95% of the people in the criminal justice system are coming home. Which begs the question: Who do we want to come home and be our neighbors? This has made a lasting impact on me and the way I think about restorative justice and preparing people to come out of the system as prepared as possible to have a more positive impact on society and a productive personal life, while ensuring they have paid their debt to society and keeping people safe. It is not uncomplicated, nor are any of the topics that we addressed at this seminar.

I thank the Ag Leadership Program and the foundation for all the time and energy put into this seminar to challenge my thinking about topics like this one and countless others.”

—Tom Gore

“Leaders have the choice and ability to promote hatred, fear, division and dehumanization — which play no productive role in society and must be condemned in the strongest terms — or to promote understanding, mutual respect and appreciation, and empathy. Good leaders weigh costs against the value of their objectives and operate from a place of protecting and advancing their interests, not from a place of exacting revenge on an adversary. They also address near-term threats and crises with long-term, sustainable solutions. These solutions can often only be achieved through discourse and mutual respect of equally committed partners, not through an endless process of tit-for-tat aggression and violence. While these lessons were learned in the context of international and inter-ethnic military conflict, the same learnings hold true in the contexts of workplace, religion, education, community and informal interpersonal relations.”

—Matan Goldberg

UNIVERSITY FOCUS

FEBRUARY 2023

Pomona

Fresno

International seminar synthesis, reflection on the Ag Leadership experience, looking beyond the program and sharing leadership lessons with Class 52.

Life after Ag Leadership, taking personal responsibility for leadership development, succession planning, reflective interviews and commencement ceremony.

“Closing the circle on Class 51’s journey, reflecting on our Balkan experience and leadership lessons not only as a group, but also individually, came with many different realizations while in Pomona.

As leaders we have the obligation and responsibility to challenge ourselves daily, to rise above our comfort zones, and become a better version of a human being for ourselves, our family, our careers and in our community. We shared with Class 52 that lessons to last a lifetime were investing in building relationships, listening with authentic intent to understand and meeting others where they are. Class 51 gently broached the subject of what comes next, after graduation. The takeaway?

Be authentic and remain true to your story. Make a difference in your own unique way. The next chapters will write themselves as we each continue to reflect, grow and edit our own leadership book.”

—Jake Cecil

“The final February seminar was bittersweet. As every journey must come to an end, it was also filled with excitement as we began a new chapter as CALF alumni.

We reflected on our 17-month journey and the real change we all experienced. The exit interviews were an opportunity for us to tell our story about our leadership journey and to express gratitude to the foundation for their investment and belief in us.”

—Jessica Saltzman

Team building, communication skills and personal assessment.

Emotional intelligence, criminology and national leadership issues.

Conflict management, facilitative leadership, economics, local and state government.

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Social and cultural issues, history and religion related to international destinations, personal power, leadership styles, personal and organizational change management.

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CLASS 52 / YEAR ONE SEMINAR RECAPS

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OCTOBER 2022

NOVEMBER 2022

Fresno

San Luis Obispo

Inaugural seminar devoted to orientation to the program and one another; gaining familiarity with foundation staff, expectations, terminology and program culture; “Leadership and Self-Deception” review and discussion; review results of personal preferences using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and reflection on general characteristics of a leader.

Team building activities and storytelling to build trust, develop and deliver informative speeches, practice in engaging an audience, discussion of effective media literacy and interaction tactics, practice as presiding fellows, more reflection on the results from the MBTI and developing listening skills.

“I had no idea how my life would be impacted by the experience of the first seminar at Fresno. The highlight was meeting the rest of the class, which set the course for lifelong friendships and a support system. The concept of being ‘in the box’ or ‘out of the box’ as demonstrated in the ‘Leadership and Self-Deception’ book was so tangible that it is something that I try to be conscious of daily.”

—Kasey DeAtley

“The November seminar activities ranged from something as simple as a blindfolded trust walk to sharing very personal struggles. By going through these activities, it broadened my understanding of how to share and receive vulnerability and trust. These two principles, along with empathy, are crucial to moving towards solutions to the issues we face.”

—Grant Cremers

JANUARY 2023

Davis

Pomona

Group dynamics, “Crucial Conversations,” unconscious bias and intercultural perspectives, debriefing on the TKI (Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument), engaging community, site visit to Mercy Pedalers and Loaves & Fishes to explore issues for the homeless.

Leadership lessons from Class 51, exploring the role of culture in leadership, introduction to Homeboy Industries and Father Greg Boyle’s leadership, learning about the Japanese American experience and the internment camps, site visit to AbilityFirst to learn about working with differently-abled youth, book presentations and discussion, envisioning culture competency.

“This seminar began with a meaningful exploration of two significant locations: Quinn Cottages and Loaves & Fishes. Cynthia Hunt, program manager of Quinn Cottages, warmly welcomed our visit, providing a comprehensive overview of their processes and a tour of their facility. Angela Hassell, executive director of Loaves & Fishes, shared the organization’s history and demonstrated the impactful work they do for the less fortunate in the area. These visits taught me to lead with compassion, providing a truly humbling experience.

Following these insightful visits, we dove into crucial conversations, gaining valuable insights into navigating the often challenging discussions that emerge in both our personal and professional lives.”

—Danny Murillo

“As a lifelong SoCal resident and Japanese American farmer, Class 52’s Pomona seminar struck close to home.

Hearing stories at Homeboy Industries, receiving Deanna’s personal testimony about the impact Japanese internment had on her family and delighting in play and laughter at AbilityFirst made me reflect on the way our experiences change our mindset and the way our changed mindsets alter the ways we show up in the world. As Father Boyle imparted, ‘You go to the margins not to make a difference, but to be made different.’ I left our Pomona seminar a different person.”

—Anna Nakamura Knight

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CLASS 52 / YEAR ONE SEMINAR RECAPS FEBRUARY 2023

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2023

Fresno

National Seminar

Exploring the connection between biological systems and leadership behaviors, studying emotional intelligence (EQ) and the interplay in addressing leadership challenges, interpreting individual results from the EQ 2.0 assessment, leadership from historical perspectives, preparation and planning for the national seminar.

SACRAMENTO: How various levels of government operate, public policy careers, alumni panel on regional and state public boards, meeting with legislators, role of ag advocacy organizations and firms, stateless refugees discussion and sustainable water management at the state level.

“Learning about emotional intelligence and tying back to biology was helpful. I was apprehensive about getting what felt like a finite EQ grade. At the end of the day, it wasn’t about the score. My EQ assessment feels much more like strengths I can lean into and blind spots I can continue to evaluate. The increased awareness is having a big impact on my leadership style.”

program), policing perspective, Hmong community issues, visit with Islamic community, dismantling the school to prison pipeline, community leadership in action with George Floyd Memorial and Sanneh Foundation.

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—Amanda Gorter

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MINNEAPOLIS: Mapping Prejudice (a University of Minnesota

WASHINGTON, D.C.: National Defense University exercise, Congress and the press, meeting with staff and representatives, styles of leadership in a legislative body, interactions with D.C. Exchange alumni and discussion of Central and South America in preparation for their international seminar.

“When asked about the impact of our national seminar, my first reaction was to think about the factors that most impacted the people we visited, as well as those they were attempting to serve. In my opinion, it was community, consistency and creativity that were the most important ingredients when it came to cooking up successful actions and movements. Whether it was finding efficient and effective workforce solutions by our reps in Sacramento and D.C. or the collective healing taking place in Minnesota through the George Floyd Global Memorial and its corresponding movement, the elements of community, consistency and creativity all played pivotal roles in reference to impact on folks’ respective commonwealths.”

—Jeff Borum

MAY 2023

Pomona

San Luis Obispo

Role of power in leadership, personal power and how to use it, Leadership Gone Awry panel, debriefing of book “Deep Change,” history of the Central and South American countries where the fellows will go for their international seminar.

Prepare and deliver a persuasive speech, explore current societal trends in power and privilege, enhance knowledge of communication tools to use in times of crisis, explore and discuss assertive behaviors, relate the role of influence and motivation in exercising leadership abilities.

“This seminar marked both a literal and metaphorical turning point for our class — a transition from learning about ourselves and leadership in theory to putting those skills into practice. The exercise around personal power helped us to stand in the truth of where we were in our leadership journey, map out where we hoped to be in the future and understand the skills and habits that would help us to actualize that goal. It also underscored the uncomfortable truth that no journey is, or should be, linear and that there are valuable lessons to be learned at each step of the transformation process.”

—Arima Kozina

“This seminar was a game changer in redefining my relationship with public speaking. By immersing myself in crafting persuasive speeches, I’ve improved the art of sculpting a message and presenting it with clarity, impact and authenticity. Moreover, I’ve learned that embracing assertive communication cultivates positive conduct and healthy interactions. It empowers individuals to advocate for themselves confidently, fostering equity in relationships by expressing honest feelings without undue anxiety, standing up for our best interests and promoting sincere and respectful exchanges. Additionally, I’ve gained insights into navigating the media landscape with authenticity and honesty. Understanding that media outlets have their own narratives, I’ve learned the importance of relating to their stories and making connections. I’m grateful for the personalized training I received. Not everyone has this opportunity to work closely on their communication skills, and I feel fortunate to have had this invaluable experience.”

—Cornelio Blanco

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2022-23

Examples of alumni making an impact related to OUR MISSION: Growing leaders who make a difference.

In August 2022, Madera County farmer Kevin Herman (21) hosted numerous federal and state government officials and members of the media at his ranch. The officials were in the Central Valley to discuss impacts of the drought and the need for water infrastructure investments. Herman and his family were featured in a June 2023 episode of the PBS series “America’s Heartland,” during which they shared their story about what it takes to grow pistachios and figs in the Central Valley. Herman serves on the boards of the California Fresh Fruit Association, California Fig Advisory Board, Madera Water District, Madera Compact and Fresno Madera Farm Credit.

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UC Davis professor and former CALF core faculty member Dr. Louise Ferguson (30) in May 2023 was named a fellow of the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). The award recognizes decades of leadership and her efforts to build a leadership training program. While serving as ASHS president, she designed and developed the ASHS Leadership Academy, with assistance from Dr. Robert Flores (HF). The academy — modeled on what she learned in the Ag Leadership Program — focuses on helping participants develop a better personal understanding of themselves while building leadership skills. In March 2023, Ferguson led a delegation of fellows to Washington, D.C. to visit with members of Congress to explain the importance of $1.3 billion in research funding that is included in the 2023 farm bill.

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Paul Crout (48) received the Western Region Certified Crop Adviser (WRCCA) of the Year award in September 2022. The award recognizes a WRCCA who has shown dedicated and exceptional performance as an agronomist and leads others to promote agricultural practices that benefit farmers and the environment. A certified crop adviser and licensed pest control adviser (PCA), Crout was also elected chair of the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) board of directors in early 2023 after previously serving as vice chair. CAPCA represents nearly 75% of the 4,000 licensed PCAs in California.

The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation partners with other organizations and institutions for the Common Threads Award and the Common Threads North Award.

Both recognize exemplary women in agriculture who make a difference in their communities through leadership, philanthropy and service. Dozens of alumni have been honored in past years. In 2023, Audrey Tennis (12) and Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli (19) were recipients of the Common Threads North Award. Tricia Stever Blattler (34) was an honorary recipient of the Common Threads Central Valley Award.

Alumni Making an

IMPACT

2022-23

Examples of alumni making an impact related to OUR VISION: Leaders united to strengthen California agriculture and sustainably supply the world.

CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION / CALIFORNIA FFA: Toni Lindeleaf (27), Dennis Albiani (32), Jeana Hultquist (38) and Emily Rooney (39) serve on the FFA Foundation board of directors. Matt Patton (47) is the executive director of the California Ag Teachers Association and FFA Foundation. Dr. Lynn Martindale (31) and Jake Wenger (49) serve on the State Ag Education Advisory Committee.

California Agricultural Education is comprised of three equal components: classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience and FFA. The California FFA Association serves as the leadership component for California Agricultural Education.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS: Stephen Kautz (27), Jeff Bitter (32), Mike Testa (42), John Chandler (44), Cameron Mauritson (45) and Taylor Serres (49) serve on the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) board of directors. CAWG protects and promotes the interests of California winegrape growers by providing members with a unified voice, effective advocacy and strong leadership. CAWG is the only statewide organization that focuses exclusively on winegrape grower issues.

CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION: Charley Mathews (26), Nicole Van Vleck (26), Mark Kimmelshue (28), George Gough (29), Jessica Lundberg (33), Jon Munger (36), Rick Rhody (45), Correen Davis (45), Drew Becker (46), Stuart Hoetger (47), Erin O’Donnell (50) and Seth Fiack (52) serve on the board of directors or various committees for the California Rice Commission. The organization supports the 2,500 growers and handlers of rice in California. It helps the rice industry in areas of conservation, legislation, public education and regulation.

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WESTERN GROWERS: Edwin Camp (15), Kevin Andrew (18), Thomas Mulholland (18), Stephen Patricio (19), A.G. Kawamura (20), Steve Danna (26), Catherine Fanucchi (30), Jack Vessey (34) and Rob Yraceburu (HF) were elected to serve a two-year term on the Western Growers (WG) board of directors in November 2022. Sal Parra Jr. (46), Mitchell Yerxa (48) and Celeste Alonzo (50) were named members of the WG Volunteer Leaders Class VII in October 2022. WG represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Its members and their workers provide more than half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including half of America’s fresh organic produce.

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Donors and supporters: You met the challenge!

To the hundreds of individuals, businesses and organizations listed on pages 16-18: We appreciate and celebrate you!

Donor

Your gift is an investment in leadership. Your generosity provides fellows and alumni with the leadership skills needed to create a stronger, more vibrant agricultural community and make a significant difference in California agriculture, businesses, organizations, communities and families.

IMPACT

In addition to financial contributions, we warmly acknowledge the thousands of volunteer hours provided by dedicated alumni, fellows and friends. The gift of your time and effort ensures successful events, engaged stakeholders and valued connections. We could not do what we do without you!

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The time, talent and treasure you have provided is critical to the success of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation and, as such, we wish to offer our sincere gratitude for your support in fiscal year 2022-23 and throughout the decades since our founding in 1970.

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700+ unique gifts

Through the 2022-23 annual appeal — Go for 500 Challenge — CALF received more than 700 unique gifts. Thank you for your support!

Photo: Department of Water Resources

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Statements from June 30, 2023 and 2022)

ASSETS 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents

$

60,409

Pledges receivable

$

104,335

551,992

673,527

Short-term investments

36,003

664,458

Other current assets

6,000

6,000

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

698,330

1,404,394

Property and equipment - net

34,241

40,001

Pledges receivable - net

1,177,539

379,669

Long-term investments 24,576,507 22,068,736 Operating right-of-use assets TOTAL ASSETS

145,451

-

$26,632,068

$23,892,800

$

$

179,895

230,323

305,501

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable

Funds held for others

158,087

Operating lease liabilities

71,664

-

Other current liabilities

96,774

161,461

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

556,848

646,857

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Operating lease liabilities less current portion

75,630

-

Other long-term liabilities

99,879

57,449

TOTAL LIABILITIES

732,357

704,306

Without donor restrictions 3,753,709

3,072,262

NET ASSETS With donor restrictions

22,146,002 20,116,232

TOTAL NET ASSETS 25,899,711 23,188,494 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

(Statements from June 30, 2023 and 2022)

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS

$23,892,800

2023

2022

REVENUES AND GAINS Special event gross revenues

$

345,726

Less: special events direct costs

$

(258,332)

522,647

(186,904)

Net revenues from special events

264,315

158,822

Contributions 2,312,539 2,092,826 Net investment income (loss)

184,835

In-kind revenue

15,754

21,483

Other income

23,271

119,059

Net assets released from restrictions

815,000

925,000

TOTAL REVENUES AND GAINS

$ 3,615,714

(301,365)

$ 3,015,825

EXPENSES Program services

1,686,465

1,670,925

Fundraising 693,352 654,488 General and administrative TOTAL EXPENSES CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS

*Note: Additional financial information may be found at agleaders.org.

554,450

$ 2,934,267

435,249

$ 2,760,662

681,447

255,163

2023

2022

Net investment income (loss)

2,421,278 (4,164,246)

Net assets released from restrictions

(815,000)

(925,000)

Endowment contributions

423,492

840,196

CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS 2,029,770 (4,249,050) CHANGE IN TOTAL NET ASSETS

2,711,217 (3,993,887)

TOTAL NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 23,188,494 27,182,381 TOTAL NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

$ 25,899,711

$ 23,188,494

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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

$26,632,068

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DONOR LIST / JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023 $975,000

/ Bob Denny

$1,000 – $2,499

The James G. Boswell Foundation

/ Randy Linquist

Acuity Agriculture Inc.

/ Paul Martin

Dick Akin

$100,000

/ Mike Phelan

Greg and Cheri Archer

John and Sheila Lake

Burroughs Family Orchards

Bob and Anne Atkins

Taylor Farms

Calavo Growers Inc.

Bengard Ranch Inc.

The Otis Booth Foundation

Edwin and Kaye Camp

Fred and Caroline Berry

$50,000 - $99,000

Mr. and Mrs. Castaneda

Jeff Bitter

Canterbury Consulting

Blazer Wilkinson LP

Gary and Diana Cusumano

Art Bliss / Art Bliss Ranch

Driscoll’s Strawberries

Mark Borba

Bill and Maurine Jones / J & J Farms

Dwight and Nancy Ferguson

Anthony Bozzano

Kimberly Clauss Jorritsma

Matan Goldberg

Martin Britz

John Kautz / Kautz Farms

Bob and Pat Gray

Brokaw Nursery LLC

Mark Kimmelshue

John and Gail Gray

Karen Buchinger

John M. Grether

California Poultry Federation

Scott Klittich / Otto & Sons Inc.

Paul Parreira The Zenith Western Growers Association

$10,000 – $49,999 AgWest Farm Credit California Cotton Alliance Doug and Jan Circle / Circle Vision

Fruit Growers Supply Company

David and Judy Theodore

John and Mary Ann Frye John and Sharon Garner Dino Giacomazzi John and Jane Gibson Robert Grether Kevin and Diane Herman

Leslie Leavens

Mike Campbell

Leavens Ranches LLC

Camulos Ranch LLC

Global Ag

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.

Karen Caplan

Victor A. Lopez / Rockwood Ag Services Inc.

Lagomarsino Group

Index Fresh

Cannon Michael

Fidela Irigoyen

William and Jennifer Carriere

Thomas Mulholland

Jennifer and Bob Kolberg

George and Kathleen Myers

Land IQ

Richard Pidduck

Benjamin and Denise Carter

Charley and Hilliary Mathews Douglas McGeoghegan Brianne McGrath

John and Edyth Ledbetter

Steve Carter / Assured Partners of California

Justin Micheli

Producers Dairy

John and Kristin Moore / Moore Farms Inc.

John Chandler

Mixtec

Quinn Company

Paul and Yvonne Murai

Reiter Affiliated Companies LLC

Paul Parreira / RPAC LLC

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC

Jean and Bill Phillimore

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The Judith McBean Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James Hansen

Jim Finch / The Finch Family Foundation

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Kevin Grizzle

Fresno Equipment Company

Peggy Sears Perry Daniel Rodrigues Gerald Rominger

Jim Clare Richard Clauss Bill Coit Lynne Cosyns Bill Cramer Steve Danna

John Salmonson

Correen Davis / R. Gorrill Ranch Enterprises

Ted Sheely

Doug DeGroff

Jan Smith / Smith Ranches

Jensen Devaurs

Stanislaus Food Products

Jan and Steve Dilg

Carson Britz

Pierre Tada / Granite Peak Partners

Matthew Efird / Efird Ag Enterprises Inc.

Buck Camp / Tim O’Neill Fundraiser (Class 10)

Raymond and Deborah Tonella

Russel Efird / Double E Farms Inc.

/ Mike Bennett

Blake Vann

/ Lance Brown

Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC

Farm Bureau of Ventura County

Mike and Jennifer Young

$2,500 – $9,999 Allied Grape Growers Bayer Philip Bowles

/ Ron Caird / Steve Chrisman / John Crossland

Woolf Enterprises

Sandy and Seth Fiack Roberta Firoved Five Crowns Marketing

Mission Produce Inc.

Ravi Thiara Tom McGrath Family Ulash Turkhan Craig Underwood Val-Mar Farms LLC Garnett Vann Bill Van Skike Nicole Van Vleck David Warter John Weiler Ken Zimmerman

$500 – $999 Jose Luis Aguiar Gregg Avilla Joseph and Laurie Baglietto Yissel Barajas Aaron Barcellos Ed Boutonnet John Boyes Richard and Fran Bozzano Dominic Bruno / River Garden Farms

Emilee and Justin Morehead

Charles William Chandler / Chandler Farms L.P.

Heather Mulholland

Robert Cherenson

Louis Pandol

Willis Cook

Ty Parkinson

Charlie and Jackie Crabb

Kelly and Tom Parsons

Paul Crout

Joe Pozzi

David J. Elliot & Son

Prudential Ag Finance

Scott and Leslie Deardorff / Silver Star Ventures

John Pucheu Alan Reynolds Leland Ruiz Robert Schramm Eric Shannon / Eric M. Shannon Charitable Fund Todd Snider / Western Ag Crop Insurance Services LLC Kevin Steward Brian Talley Rosemary Talley John Taylor

John Ellis Donna Farmer Farmers’ Rice Cooperative Joey Fernandes Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli Joseph Ferrara Michael Fitch Robin Flournoy John Giovannetti Rob Goff John and Carol Gorter

Michele Clark

Jarrett Martin

Scott Anderson

Ned Coe

Kathryn McCutcheon

Joseph Ange

Jeffrey Colombini

Leo McGuire

Rachelle Antinetti

Laurel Rankin

Darrell Cordova / Triple C Farms LLC

Mark McKean

Kristen Bennett

John and Donna Grizzle

Rick Rhody

Noelle Cremers

Craig McNamara

Leeann Bettencourt

Ed Grossi / Sweet Lane Nursery and Vineyards Inc.

Jane Roberti

Amanda Critchley

Jeff Merwin

Lori Bloathner

Ron Rubin / Rubin Seeds

Peter DeGroot

Midland Tractor

Bob Cadenazzi

Yvonne Sams

Maria De La Paz Carpio

Dina Moore

Denise Carter

Rick and Michelle Schellenberg

Dave and BJ Demulder

Robert Muelrath

Tom and Kate Chandler

Sopac “Soapy” Mulholland

Kelli Coffey

Christopher Nichols

Susan Cohn Grossman

Donald Norene

Mitch Coit

Steve and Elaine Olson

Coke Farms Inc.

Brenda Ouwerkerk

Melissa Colbeck

Lucy Pandol

Jason Cole

Lane and Joyce Parker

Amanda Crump

Justin Perino

Margaret D’Arrigo

Ryan Person

Jerry Diefenderfer

Joe Pezzini

Pete and Sandy Dinkler

Glenn Proctor

John Dmytriw

Jeff Rasmussen

John and Antoinette Draxler

Jody and Susan Graves Edward Grether Grether Farming Company Inc.

Melissa Heinrich Henry Avocado Corporation Lester and Janet Heringer Stephen and Donna Heringer

Ben Olson / Olson Engineering System Inc. Eugene Peterson Doug and Ann Phillips

Pia Sevelius

Holt Ag Solutions

Mark and Kimberly Sorensen / Sorensen Farms

Randy Hopkins

Justin and Maria Spellman

Jeana Hultquist

Trevor Tagg

Glenda Humiston

Mike Testa

Huntington Farms

Scott Van Der Kar

Chase Hurley

Deanna and Roger van Klaveren

Dale and Mary Jane Huss Dan Souza Family Fund Denise Junqueiro Jordan Central Implements Co. Mark and Nickie Krebsbach John Lamb / Camlam Farms Inc. Laurel Ag & Water

Mr. and Mrs. Doug DeVaney Michael Dimock John Duarte Kerry DuFrain Jonnalee Dunn Thomas Ellis Richard Engel Fred and Susan Ferro James Finch

Verdegaal Brothers Inc.

Randy Fiorini / Farmco LLC

Jack Vessey

Bryan Foley

Ellen and Mike Way

Larry Ford

Bob and Carolyn Wilbur

Charles and Lori Frommer

Ken and Rebecca Wiseman

Robert Goodwin

Roger Wood

Glen Goto

Stuart and Pilar Yamamoto

George and Kassandra Gough

Norm Yenni Jarett Zonneveld

Jack Gualco / Gualco Group Inc.

Adam Lovgren

$250 – $499

Les and Claudia Guthrie

M & T Ranch

Juliet Allen

Bruce Hall

Todd Manley

Celeste Alonzo

Hal Robertson Farms LLC

Robert Marble

Chris Amble

Nicole Hayden

Steve and Kim McIntyre

American Takii Inc.

Hans Herkert

Kent and Kathryn McKenzie

Nina Ames

Benny and Donna Jefferson

John McKeon

Andersen & Sons Shelling Inc.

Jim Wavra Ent. Inc.

Robert Lilley

Joey Mendonca Jason Miller Ahna Miller-Vargas Kel Mitchel Denise Moore / Fowler Nurseries Inc. John and Eda Muller Jonathan Munger Stephen and Wendy Murrill Steve Nation Michael and Megan Newton Mark Nickerson John Nock Nutrien Ag Solutions

Cherie Watte Angulo Anonymous David Arakelian Steven and Deborah Arnold / Pozo Valley Vineyards

Janis Jones Nomie Kautz A.G. Kawamura Michael and Jessica Kelley Scott Klittich Greg Krzys

Emily Ayala

Michael Kuehn

Linda Ballentine

Ed Kuykendall

Rick and Nancy Barnes

Larry Layne

Theresa Becchetti Paul and Sheryl Betancourt Tyler Blackney Jeffrey Boldt Kent and Tara Brocker Lucinda Chipponeri

Link Leavens William “Bill” Lewis Eric Limas Robert Longatti Jazmin Lopez Michael Maciel Petrea and Vince Marchand

Todd Rehrman Jim Rickert Meredith Rehrman Ritchie Don Roberts Kim Rogina Justin Rominger / Diamond Foods Inc.

Miguel Errea Brenda Estrada James Ewart Merlin Fagan Tim Fitzgerald Melissa Gable

Emily Rooney

Joseph Garcia Jr.

Karen Ross

Michael George

Doug Rudd

Kyle Goehring

Darren Schmall

Erin Gorter

Jill Scofield

Megan Grima

Michael Sencer

Jared Gross

Steve Sharp

Cathy Haas

Spencer Cattle Company

Benjamin Henry

Scott Stone

Bart Hill

Keith Swinger

Erik Jertberg

Abby Taylor-Silva and Paul Silva

John H. Kautz Farms

Dana Thomas Lori “Ann” Thrupp Ken van Loben Sels Paul and Michele Violett

Mike and Betsy Karle Mary Kimball Sharan Lanini Melissa Lema

Don Warden

Dennis and Kathleen Leonardi

Mary-Ann Warmerdam

Jenny Lester-Moffitt

Chris and Joann White

Lucchetti Farms

Jaqueline WilliamsCourtright

Ralph and Jane Maiello

UP TO $250

Sonny Marsh

Keith Abercrombie

Robert and Caroline Martin

Kandi Manhart-Belding

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Layci Gragnani

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Kevin Andrew

Charles Kosmont

Joe Bezerra

Viki and Ed McFadden

Lauren Shanahan

John Braly

Peggy McNutt

Gerald Schwartz

Pierre Camsuzou

Anne Megaro

JON BABER (20) Hans Herkert

Mark Chandler

Dan and Nancy Nelson

MIKE CHRISMAN (2) Steve and Trish Chrisman

John Fagundes

Bryan Nickerson

Jerry Diefenderfer

Mark Kettman

Cindy Noble

Ed and Holly Kuykendall / Creek Rock Ventures LLC

Don and Bev Klingborg

ALLEN C. CHRISTENSEN Peggy Sears Perry

Jeff Koligian

CLASS 35 Darlene Din

Tim Lawrence

James Stollberg

Steve Danna

Candice Lobue

CLASS 36 Nicholas Miller

Delicato Family Wines

CLASS 38 Cecilia Chi-Ham

Mike and Betsy Karle

Tom Mulholland Mona Pankey

Garrett Patricio

Charley Mathews

Alan Reynolds

CLASS 42 Ashley Rossi

Heather Mulholland

CLASS 51 Kevin Souza

Jon Reelhorn / Belmont Nursery Inc.

Doug Nakashima

Maxwell Norton Mark Oldenkamp Elizabeth “Libby” Ouellette Breanna Owens Rich and Dorothy Peterson Rancho Buena De Esperanza Inc. Robert Rathbone Fred and Martha Rehrman Peter and Carissa Ryström Michael Sarabian William Scott David Sharp Andrea and Hoxie Smith Julie Spezia Ryan Stapleton Bob Steinhauer Jim and Carol Storm Trevor Suslow Etaferahu Takele Audrey Tennis Scott and Shelly Thompson Doris Uyeda Joseph Vander Schaaf Tim Vaux Celso Viviani AG LEADERSHIP IMPACT REPORT 2022-2023

IN-KIND Agricultural Council of California

Cynthia Cory

Dexter McDonald

Teri Murrison

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JON BABER (20), ALLEN C. CHRISTENSEN, MIKE CHRISMAN (2), GENE RAPP AND BARRY ROSS Lucinda Chipponeri

Lynn Martindale

Danny Walker / Danco Farm Management Inc. Michael Walsh Cherie Watte Angulo / Agmin LLC Ellen Way / Sanders Family Almond Ranch LLC

RICK COSYNS (21) Fidela Irigoyen BILL DANIELL (10) Mike Bennett PAUL DIENER (4) Clay Groefsema STEVE DODGE (49) Adam Borchard Brittany Fagundes Louise Ferguson Daryn Miller GEORGE AND MARIE DORN Nathan Dorn NARLEEN J. DOUMA Fred Douma MEL FOCHA (12) MaryJo Focha ADIN HESTER (3) Gus and Barbara Collin Paul and Jan Newton JEFF HILDEBRAND (8) Michael and Nancy Turnipseed DEWAYNE HOLMDAHL (4) Bob and Shirley Dempel FRANK, VIRGINIA AND DAVID KING Holly King

IN MEMORY OF

JIM MANASSERO (1) Karen Lowell

RICK ANTLE William Gisvold

ROBBIE MAST Stuart and Dolores Mast

DIDAR S. BAINS Karmdeep Bains

ROSALIND “ROZ” McGRATH (18) Class 18

ROB BAKER (23) John Callis

James Allen

Daniel Dooley Scott Johnson

Joe Martinez Lex McCorvey

Terry Stark Terrell Storm Pierre Tada Ann Vassar

IN HONOR OF CLASS 19 Robert Ketcher

Willis Cook

SUSIE NICHOLS Bob and Anne Atkins

SCOTT BERNDT (51) Willis Cook

PETER ORR (11) Ed McLaughlin

SANDY (29) AND SETH (52) FIACK William Creighton

BOB PARKS (3) Bob and Shirley Dempel

Karen Fiack

GENE RAPP Charlie Gilbert

BOB GRAY Darlene Din

BARRY ROSS Bob and Shirley Dempel

THE MARRIAGE OF FIDELA IRIGOYEN (21) AND JOHN HILL Klara Farkas

Richard Pidduck FRANK AND LORRAINE WEDEKIND Community Foundation Sonoma County

Deborah Hurley

NORMA JEAN WALLACE Ron Bass Construction

Michael McSweeney

JULIAN WHALEY Salvador and Ramona Parra

Jeffrey Schelinski

Jeannine Whaley CLASS 4 MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY Larry and Katie Lemke CLASS 21 FAMILY WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US Nita Vail

Natalie Love Karen Maher Michael McWherter Cindy and Marc Salem Thomas Schmedake Corinne Shank Maria Timon Ana Vizcarra OLIVER PETERSON Mike Poindexter JACYLYN STOKES (52) William Stokes ABBY TAYLOR-SILVA (45) Joanne Nissen

Allied Grape Growers Alumni who hosted for D.C. Exchange scouting Alumni who participated in D.C. Exchange interviewing Bob and Anne Atkins Anthony Bozzano / Bozzano & Co. Casa de Fruta

Duckhorn Portfolio Nomie Kautz

Sal Parra Jr.

Yvonne Sams Sutter Land Management LLC Underwood Family Farms John Wiersma

SPECIAL EVENTS Ag Leadership Alumni World Ag Expo Breakfast: $114,000 Region 9 Golf Tournament: $56,256 Colusa Farm Show Breakfast: $29,480 Dean Brown Golf Tournament: $20,000 NorCal Sporting Clay Shoot: $14,138 Common Threads Central Valley: $9,086 Jim Manassero Luncheon: $1,955

AG LEADERSHIP / JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023

CORE FACULTY MEMBERS

Yissel Barajas (40)

Reiter Affiliated Companies

Bill Van Skike (32)

Abby Taylor-Silva (45)

Dr. Athanasios “Alex” Alexandrou

Past Chair (through February 2023)

Executive Vice President

California State University, Fresno

ALUMNI COUNCIL AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

Dr. Robert Flores

Dr. Amanda Crump

Manpreet Bains (43)

University of California, Davis

Education Team Liaison

Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9)

Dr. Louise Ferguson (30)

Sal Parra, Jr. (46)

(through February 2023) University of California, Davis

Education Team Liaison

Interim Co-Director of Education (through February 2023)

Dr. Erin Gorter (50)

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

ALUMNI COUNCIL REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Director of Education (effective November 2022)

Region 1: Kelly Mora (48)

Kelli Coffey

Gorrill Ranch

Dr. Peggy Sears Perry (9)

Rob Goff (45)

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Region 2: Taylor Serres (49)

Donor Relations Manager (through May 2023)

Cameron Boswell (42)

Vice Chair J.G. Boswell Karen Caplan

(through May 2023) Frieda’s Inc. Jason Cole (42)

Cole LTD Correen Davis (45)

Wonderful Orchards Fidela Irigoyen (21)

Wells Fargo Dr. Joel Kimmelshue (37)

Land IQ Mike Mendes (39)

(through May 2023) Trinitas Farming Dr. Dennis Nef

(through August 2022) California State University, Fresno Paul Parreira (44)

Parreira Almond Processing Co. / RPAC LLC Eugene Peterson

(through August 2022) Wells Fargo Emily Rooney (39)

Jodi Litz

(effective May 2023)

Development Manager (effective May 2023)

Dr. Helene Dillard

Region 3: Tom Merwin (44)

Sharon Harney

University of California, Davis Dr. Martin Sancho-Madriz

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Dennis Nef

(through August 2022) California State University, Fresno Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire

(effective September 2022) California State University, Fresno Dr. Andrew Thulin

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr. Martin Sancho-Madriz

Ian LeMay (48)

Chair Wegis & Young

(through May 2023)

UNIVERSITY DEANS

Heather Mulholland (44)

Michael Young (35)

Dane White

Region 2: Rocco Cunningham (50)

Secretary-Treasurer Agricultural Council of California

Cal Poly Pomona

Interim Co-Director of Education (through February 2023)

Chair (effective February 2023)

Region 4: Yvonne Sams (45) Region 5: James Ewart (49)

Judy Sparacino (HF)

Programs Manager

Region 6: Ian LeMay (48) (through May 2023)

Deanna van Klaveren (32)

Region 6: Heather Johnson (46) (effective May 2023)

Meredith Rehrman Ritchie (28)

Alumni Engagement Manager

Region 7: Anthony Bozzano (43)

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Region 8: Lucas Espericueta (45)

Mia Mirassou

Region 9: Luis Calderon (49) Region 10: John Dmytriw (49)

(through October 2022) Region 10: Denise Godfrey (37)

(effective May 2023) Region 11: Ellen Way (28)

Administrative Assistant Darlene Din (35)

Exchange Programs Consultant (through January 2023)

WRITER / EDITOR Liza Robertson

DESIGN BY

Vice Chair (effective February 2023)

FOUNDATION STAFF

Jason Cole (42)

Dwight Ferguson

Board Liaison

Finance Manager

President and CEO

IE Design + Communication

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